Crispy Bacon Fat Brussels Sprouts Recipes

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the larger Brussels sprouts into quarters; halve the smaller ones.
• Place the Brussels sprouts in a large baking dish or on a baking sheet. Add the garlic, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and pour over the olive oil. Toss to coat. Transfer to the oven and roast for 35 minutes. Crank up the oven to 450 degrees F and roast until tender and the outer leaves are browned and crispy, another 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately.

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and preheat a fryer or 3 inches oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot to 350 degrees F. Line a plate with paper towels.
• Layer the bacon on a small sheet pan greased with 1 tablespoon canola oil. Bake until very crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and set aside until ready to use.
• Using a mandoline, carefully slice the Brussels sprouts paper-thin and sprinkle with salt.
• Drop the Brussels sprouts into the oil and cook, continuously moving them around, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain thoroughly on the paper towels. Add the leeks to the oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and add to the paper towels. Dice the bacon into small bites.
• Place the Brussels sprouts and leeks in a shallow dish and season with salt. Drizzle with the balsamic, then top with the crispy bacon and serve.

GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CRISPY BACON

Steps:

• Cut an 'X' in the core end of each Brussels sprout. Set sprouts aside.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes; drain and cool on paper towels. Crumble.
• Heat 1 teaspoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts; toss to coat. Stir in broth, salt, and black pepper; cover and cook until Brussels sprouts are tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain liquid from pan.
• Stir remaining 2 teaspoons butter into Brussels sprouts mixture until melted. Mix in bacon and serve.